User Resources

How-to's and Getting started!:

Getting Started: Table of Contents  (E) Visit here for a tour of Writing.Com and learn about this vast, exciting site! #168945 by The StoryMistress

The illustrated guide to linking  (ASR) Confused about how to link? Exactly what to type? Click here! #560037 by Writing.Com Support

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Content Rating Support  (18+) The official Writing.Com Content Rating Support forum: questions, rating adjustments, etc. #430933 by Writing.Com Support

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Noticing Newbies  (13+) A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com! #126963 by The StoryMistress

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Wandering through Writing.Com  (E) Discover the wonders of Writing.Com with a new user. #845170 by Diane

The New Members Directory  (E) Everything for Newbies. #1027897 by Amyaurora

A constantly changing IN/OUT of Review Forum:

Find a Review Forum  (ASR) If you're looking for a review forum, look here! #178106 by Writing.Com Support

Review Forum:

Make sure you read the forum's rules carefully, and follow their content rating min/max. Some forums review in public, some in private emails. Read the headers first.

Comprehensive Review Fora list

Directory of Review items  (E) Want more than a rate and run? Check out this list of places to post and get a review too! #312918 by Red Writing Hood <3

General Reviews:

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Reader's Review Room  (ASR) Post for our members to raid your portfolio! Honest reviews from honest people. #570158 by Lexi

Just for newbies!

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Noticing Newbies  (13+) A warm welcome to our newbies; come meet new and not-so-new members of Writing.Com! #126963 by The StoryMistress

Where to plug your work!

The Shameless "Plug" Page  (E) This is the one and only Writing.Com Shameless Plug Page! #155333 by Writing.Com Support

Plug a friend's work (not your own work!)

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Places to Plug your items...  (E) Got some lonely items? Want to get them read? Here is a directory of *plug* places #310299 by Red Writing Hood <3

Specific Genre review forums:

Novels:

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Fiction:

Story Cafe  (ASR) All invited, Speak your mind, got a New Story?, Opinion?, Need help?, Like a story?. #101179 by The Milkman

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One Stop Erotica Shop!  (XGC) Reading, writing, editing, reviewing, teasing, tempting, teaching, laughing, living! #159656 by Petronella60 -on hiatus

Writing workshops and references:

Red's Writer Utilities Handbook  (E) Helpful hints, directories, scams to beware of and lots more! #306420 by Red Writing Hood <3

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The Writer's Cramp  (13+) Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS! #333655 by Sophurky

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Grammarama  (13+) A library featuring commonly committed errors of the English language. #890221 by Davy Kraken

Expanded Power Revision Checklist  (E) Part I of the Writers Workshop: Revision checklist with examples. #1108215 by David E. Navarro

How to thank people (anonymous and otherwise!)

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Pay It Forward  (E) Trying To Help With Random Acts of Kindness For 23 Plus Years #253757 by ♥Pay It Forward♥

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How to deal with a negative review:

How To Deal With Negative Comments  (E) How To Deal With An Unconstructive And Negative Comment. #333172 by Writing.Com Support

And if you feel the review has crossed a line from negative to harassment go here:

Submit a Complaint  (E) Use this form to submit a harassment complaint concerning another Writing.Com member. #283891 by Writing.Com Support

Be certain to read all the on-screen instructions before sending.


Send them a fuzzy: cnotes, cards, flowers

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Fuzzygrams!  (E) Pay It Forward with a FUZZYGRAM! #254342 by ♥Pay It Forward♥

A folder full of how-tos:

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Meeting others/coffee klatches:

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Writing.Com General Discussion  (13+) A message forum for general discussion. Please come and chat with others! #100931 by Writing.Com Support

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The Angel Army  (ASR) Our mission? To welcome and promote a positive community within WDC. Join us today! #1188342 by iKïyå§ama

Special Interest:

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SENIOR CENTER FORUM  (ASR) The Place for Seniors! #427318 by NaNoKit

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Other:

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Technical Support Forum  (13+) Members help other members with technical questions and problems using Writing.Com! #303715 by Writing.Com Support

Contests:

Writing Contests @ Writing.Com  (E) Writing Contests on Writing.Com are posted here. #171898 by Writing.Com Support

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The Writer's Cramp  (13+) Write the best poem or story in 24 hours or less and win 10K GPS! #333655 by Sophurky

Upgrades - if you honestly cannot afford one, the below links can help you obtain one. Some have special criteria you must meet, please read their instructions carefully prior to posting a request.

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Request An Upgrade From RAOK  (E) Where you can request an upgrade from RAOK. #787735 by Writing.Com Support

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Note Bene: its a place to make please for someone else.

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Another thought about upgrades: some contests offer upgrades as a prize while others offer significant GP prize pools that go a long way to paying for an upgrade so watch the contest genre closely.

Let's not forget how to write a review, although you are not required to do a return review, many people consider it a common courtesy to return the favor. Having said that here are some resources to helping you write your own effective reviews.

Guidelines To Great Reviewing  (E) Writing a detailed review takes time. Follow these guidelines for best results! #818872 by The StoryMaster

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Comment-In-A-Box  (E) My view on and methods of rating items on Writing.Com. #544247 by The StoryMistress

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Lastly don't forget: http://www.writing.com/main/faq


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Kiya's Sanctuary  (ASR) Welcome to My Portfolio! #1185482 by iKïyå§ama